It seems like NSW have lovely cabins / chalets / cottages for example https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/hilltop-cottage but Qld only seems to do campsites. Is there a reason for this? Posted by electode
ShootyLuff on September 28, 2024 5:04 am Queensland government hasn’t completely sold itself out to private interests.
Impossible_Debt_4184 on September 28, 2024 5:11 am Because all the NSW accommodation that you can book is old parks staff accommodation. In Queensland, parks employees do most maintenance, so still need somewhere to stay. NSW contacts most work out, and pays for motels for parks staff if they need to stay on-site for longer periods if it’s too far away from their base.
cheesehotdish on September 28, 2024 5:17 am Because national parks aren’t just nature playgrounds for humans. They’re also to preserve the environment and be a safe spot for animals/plants.
FlyingKiwi18 on September 28, 2024 5:23 am National Parks in QLD are primarily for animals and preserving their habitat, not people and profit.
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Less environmental impact I’d imagine
Queensland government hasn’t completely sold itself out to private interests.
Because all the NSW accommodation that you can book is old parks staff accommodation.Â
In Queensland, parks employees do most maintenance, so still need somewhere to stay.
NSW contacts most work out, and pays for motels for parks staff if they need to stay on-site for longer periods if it’s too far away from their base.
Because national parks aren’t just nature playgrounds for humans. They’re also to preserve the environment and be a safe spot for animals/plants.
National Parks in QLD are primarily for animals and preserving their habitat, not people and profit.